Archive: Jun 2023



STORY OF THE DAY • Jun 12, 2023 • 6 min read
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ESG Best Practices in Cambodia – Smart Axiata Case

By Smart Axiata • Jun 12, 2023
In recent decades, the importance of sustainability has spread far and wide, becoming a rallying call for individuals, governments, and businesses alike. In the corporate world, this growing movement has led to the development of Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) frameworks that aim to unify stakeholders in the name of sustainability. In Cambodia, Smart is ahead of the curve.

STORY OF THE DAY • Jun 10, 2023 • 2 min read

Editorial Southeast Asia in black and white

By Beatrice Siviero • Jun 10, 2023
Plus, urgent need for stronger climate mitigation strategies in the region in light of extreme heat and climate change.

STORY OF THE DAY • Jun 07, 2023 • 3 min read
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Cambodian Eats explores the foods of the Kingdom of Wonder

By Cambodian Eats • Jun 07, 2023
From coastal mangrove forests to floating villages, travel across the country to meet the people and taste the delicacies that make Cambodia so wonderful

Jun 06, 2023 • 9 min read
Interview

A new lens on Southeast Asian street photography

The upcoming journal Plaza, a release by publisher Soi Books, will showcase photographers from across the region as they document their homes. The Globe spoke with Soi Books co-founder Suridh “Shaz” Das-Hassan about the project and the wider publishing scene
By Molly Dunlap • Jun 06, 2023

Jun 05, 2023 • 5 min read
Analysis

As climate risk grows, resilience must match new highs

Weather patterns are becoming more erratic, forcing societies to adapt. Today, on World Environment Day, Vinod Thomas of the The Institute of Southeast Asian Studies in Singapore writes that only a proactive approach will stave off the worst outcomes of climate change
By Vinod Thomas • Jun 05, 2023

Jun 02, 2023 • 10 min read
Interview

A life for children’s rights

Children are often the focus of sweeping policies across Southeast Asia and beyond, but rarely do they get the chance to take part in governance. To mark International Children's Rights day this week, the Globe sat for a Q&A with renowned advocate Amihan V. Abueva about youth participation and more
By Beatrice Siviero • Jun 02, 2023